What Does a Healthy Masculine Spirituality Look Like?
A men's weekend retreat with Fr. Jim Clarke · Sponsored by Illuman of Illinois & the Men of St. Thomas
We are inundated with negative discussion about “toxic masculinity.” So what does a positive masculinity look like? How is it lived out?
Over the weekend, Fr. Jim will offer presentations on:
- What a transformed man looks like
- Relating to the feminine on its different levels
- Working with the father wound and authority
- Transforming the mother wound and relatedness
- Creating a community of brothers
We will use the tools of teachings, council, reflection time, stories, journaling, ritual and nature to engage this topic, and we will end the weekend with Eucharist.
🗓️ Registration Is Open
Friday, February 26 – Sunday, February 28, 2027
We begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday and close at 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
| Option | By Feb. 1 | After Feb. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Single room | $315 | $350 |
| Double room | $245 | $280 |
| Commuter | $200 | $215 |
Every option includes the full program and six meals; the room options include your lodging.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 22, by email or by calling the Carmelite Spiritual Center at 630-969-4141 (weekdays, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Central). Register by February 1 for the early-bird rate.
The Venue
Location: Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8419 Bailey Road, Darien, IL 60561
A fully staffed retreat house on the Carmelite campus in Darien, home also to the National Shrine & Museum of St. Therese. The center has 58 guest rooms, each with a private bath, set on acres of quiet grounds.
The Flyer
Prefer to print it, or pass it along to a friend? Download the retreat flyer.
Questions?
Write to the Carmelite Spiritual Center at retreats@carmelitespiritualcenter.org, or call 630-969-4141.
Come join your brothers on this journey of being energized and fully alive men.
Email to RegisterFrom $200 · early-bird rates through February 1 · please pre-register by February 22
This retreat is sponsored by Illuman of Illinois and the Men of St. Thomas, and hosted by the Carmelite Spiritual Center, which handles registration. Choosing Presence is glad to share it with our community.